Rokia Traore brings progressive West African music to The Barns at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Beth Patterson will perform her traditional and original mix of Celtic, Cajun and folk music at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls Sunday, Feb. 15 with three sittings at 4,6 and 8 p.m. $15/ticket. Call 703-759-3309.

Great Falls Friends, 8 a.m., Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Join the Great Falls Friends for their February Meeting for a light breakfast, networking and Guest Speaker Karen Washburn. Call Candace at 703-759-0375.

Win the Job You Want, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Women’s Center, 127 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Former Washington Post career advice columnist Mary Ellen Slayter explains how to bolster your professional image, tap into the "underground" job market and how to make the most of temp and contract work. $45 fee; $35/Center Circle Donors. www.thewomenscenter.org.

Winter Outdoor Walk. 2 p.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Do the ponds freeze in the winter? Do the geese stay or leave? Find out during this outdoor walk through the gardens with Patricia Dietly. 703-255-3631.

Black History Forum. 3-5 p.m., Olson Theater, Flint Hill School, 10409 Academic Drive, Oakton. African Americans in literature, science, music and education are a few of the categories that will be featured at the 25th Annual Black History Forum. The forum's mission is to heighten the community's awareness of the achievements of African Americans. The Black History contest will feature students from three local northern Virginia high schools, Mt. Vernon High School, Lake Braddock, and defending champions, the Flint Hill School. Free.

Lincoln and Darwin. 11 a.m., 225 Nutley St. N.W., Vienna. In honor of the bicentennial of the birth of both Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln, Northern Virginia Ethical Society Leader Jone Johnson Lewis will highlight the ethical concerns of these two individuals who, each in their own way, had enormous impact of the world we live in today. Free. Visit www.esnv.org.

Cirque Éloize with Nebbia: a Magical Fog, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at George Mason Center for the Arts, on the Fairfax campus at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the performances on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets are $23-$46, and age 12 and under are half price. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Be My Valentine, 10:30 a.m. Short stories, fingerplay and a craft for older toddlers. Age Birth-5 with adult. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 703-757-8560.

Vienna Theatre Co. Auditions. 7:30 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Auditions for the Vienna Theatre Company's production of "Crossing Delancey" will be held. Be prepared to do cold readings from the script. Those auditioning for the role of Bobbie should prepare eight measures to sing a cappella (preferably something comic). Call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.

Daughters of the Confederacy. 6:30 p.m., Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. The Laura Ratcliffe Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets. Meetings are open to the public. Women with an ancestor who fought for the Confederacy or who gave material aid are eligible for membership in the United Daughters of the Confederacy. For more information, please call Nancy Wigginton at 703-408-8019.

Vienna Theatre Co. Auditions. 7:30 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Auditions for the Vienna Theatre Company's production of the comedy "Crossing Delancey" will be held. Be prepared to do cold readings from the script. Those auditioning for the role of Bobbie should prepare eight measures to sing a cappella (preferably something comic). Call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.

Great Falls Historical Society. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The Great Falls Historical will meet with special guest Jorge Adeler of Adeler Jewelers, who will talk about his travels over the world in search of gems and coins. Free. Visit www.GHFS.org or call 703-759-9188.

Men’s Only Shopping. 6:30-9 p.m., Studio Organics, 123 Church St. N.W., Vienna. A men’s only shopping night will be held at the store with all products discounted 10 percent. Staff will be on hand to help men pick the right Valentine’s Day gift. www.StudioOrganics.com or 571-214-8689.

Bingo, 12 p.m., Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 S. Center St., Vienna. The VVFD will host an extended bingo session with 45 Regular and Special Games paying $100 each, one Jackpot Game paying $1,000, 8 Early Birds paying $100 each, two Speed Bingo Game paying $100, two Winner-Take-All Games and a Vienna's Fortune Treasure Chest Game paying $100. $20 admission includes all games and a free meal.

The Virginia Opera and "Tosca," 2 p.m. George Mason University Concert Hall on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins at 1:15 p.m. on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets are $44-$98. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or at www.tickets.com. www.gmu.edu/cfa.